Roasted broccoli with lemon garlic butter and toasted pin

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsBroccoli florets
2tablespoonsOlive oil
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper
2tablespoonsUnsalted butter
1teaspoonMinced garlic
½teaspoonGrated lemon zest
1To 2 tablespoons fresh lemon
Juice
2tablespoonsPine nuts, toasted

Directions

Preheat oven to 500 degrees.

In a large bowl, toss the broccoli with the oil and salt and pepper to taste. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast, turning once, for 12 minutes, or until just tender.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and lemon zest and heat, stirring, for about 1 minute. Let cool slightly and stir in the lemon juice. Place the broccoli in a serving bowl, pour the lemon butter over it and toss to coat. Scatter the toasted pine nuts over the top.

Yield: 4 servings

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All recipes courtesy of Georgia Downard, Reasons to Roast